Former Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney Islands
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To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will list the official visits made by Scottish ministers to Orkney since the inception of the Parliament.
Deputy Speaker, this has been a lively debate—one might think that an election was in the offing. I am delighted to wind up for the Liberal Democrats in support of a motion that expressly encourages me to set out the Liberal Democrat position. I thank Margaret Curran for her generosity in conceding time to me to make what will be my last speech in the Parliament, eight years after being...
Of course we take part. I have sat at European Council of Ministers meetings articulating a Scottish case on justice matters. By all means, let us make a case for the union on the grounds of a stronger economy and securing greater influence on foreign policy. Let us not do it by pandering to and fostering a dependency culture. Let us also make a simple case for Britain, in keeping united a...
Former Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney Islands, Former Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland
Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 14 May 2001 — General election
Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election
Left the Scottish Parliament on 2 April 2007 — Election
Also represented Orkney and Shetland
Last updated: 14 May 2001.
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